Reviews
Hearth
Newcastle-born Stewart Garry may be a relatively new name to some, but with his latest release, Hearth, he makes his...
Reviewed by Billy Rough in issue: January/February/2023
Toumani & Sidiki
Toumani Diabaté & Sidiki Diabaté
The kora is an age-old instrument, rich in history, yet its promotion as a solo instrument is relatively recent. This...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: June/2014
Devil Told Me
Superb harmony singing, finely honed songwriting and a pointedly LBGTQ+ take on the acoustic folk and roots genre distinguish Devil...
Reviewed by Doug Deloach in issue: December/2020
Islais a Genir
In these English-dominated isles, almost any use of the Welsh language becomes a political act. VRï are a trio on...
Reviewed by Nathaniel Handy in issue: December/2022
Funmi Ti De
Funmi Olawumi has spent the last dozen years singing with various Nigerian ensembles including wedding party favourites the Queens of...
Reviewed by Nigel Williamson in issue: Nov/Dec/2012
Raul Barboza & Juanjo Dominguez
Raul Barboza & Juanjo Dominguez
With Chango Spasiuk having been lured into the realm of the concert hall, like a latter-day Astor Piazzola, the main...
Reviewed by Phil Sweeney in issue: Aug/Sept/2013
Panama! 3
How much music can little Panama keep finding in its vaults? With the third instalment of Soundway’s Panama series (subtitled...
Reviewed by Chris Moss in issue: Jan/Feb/2010
Carry it On
Carry it On is a seemingly improbable fusion of Scottish traditional music with Senegalese drumming and New Orleans funk. Soulsha...
Reviewed by Martin Sinnock in issue: October/2019
